You have a strange challenge, and that is to learn to be a little more self-centered. This is unusual for an Aries, but as you will be aware, it is an important one for you.
Today I’ll lend my focus and enthusiasm to somebody who needs a boost
For you, as an Aries, the secret to making the best of your nature is to make a point of learning from each day. That may sound strange because you learn from all of life. Yet in this particular case, it’s about being much closer to the day’s events in a way that might be more normal if you were born in the sign next to yours: Taurus, an earth sign, or Virgo, another earth sign, which are both very much into the details of the day, as opposed to the action, which is so much a part of your nature.
While by no means are you lacking the fiery nature of the Aries, you also need to pause, and pause regularly, to look at what you’re doing each day. In doing so, you’ll think about whether it could be better, whether you need to take a new path. That is important. And this isn’t just about achieving what you want. It is also about the time you spend with those around you, whether it’s friends or family, and what you’re doing for yourself. It might be termed checking in with yourself regularly.
Make a habit of this and you’ll find that not only do you achieve far more than you imagined you could each day, you’ll also enjoy the day. You will be far more aware of what you have achieved, what has been a pleasure for you, and even those obstacles you have overcome. And each of those will put a smile on your face.
Often when dealing with others—family, colleagues, neighbors, or friends—it’s about keeping the peace and getting along with them. But in your case, you feel the responsibility to keep them happy. While this is wonderful, and shows your generous nature, it is also tricky because some individuals don’t want to be happy. Acknowledging that will be difficult for you, but once you actually do this, you’ll find it a lot easier to deal with those around you.
Tempting as it is to spoil others at the expense of your pleasures, finding those little pleasures every day isn’t just important, it will add to your life in ways you can’t imagine. And it’s not just about pleasures in terms of what you eat, it is also the objects around you that add to your life, and even having things that you do, from exercises in a lovely setting to something that is equally rewarding.
You have a strange challenge, and that is to learn to be a little more self-centered. This is unusual for an Aries, but as you will be aware, it is an important one for you.
Ordinarily, you’re frank with others. Recently, however, a lack of communication about certain pivotal matters has been a problem. Overcoming your discomfort in raising this may be a challenge. Once you do, and are talking things through, the confusion behind those problems will vanish.
Aries: MARCH 20 – APRIL 18
Ruler: Mars
Symbol: The Ram
Element: Fire
Flower: Hawthorn
Fiery Aries is the first sign of the zodiac, and being ruled by the warrior planet Mars, you are a forceful character who thrives on challenges in a range of forms. Each adds to your skills, wisdom, and, ultimately, patience. Your plants and flowers reflect that sharpness, from thistles to gladioli, and your spice is, of course, red chile. Your gemstones are red, too—ranging from ruby to coral.
